News about materials, production and technology

3M EU approves reinforcing hollow glass beads for food contact	24.03.2016
BASF PA grades launched for sensitive electronic applications / Well-suited for automotive use	22.03.2016
LANXESS High flowability and chemical resistance from PA 6.6 with 60% glass fibre content / Opportunities for lightweight design and metal substitution	15.03.2016
LEHMANN & VOSS Low weight “Luvocom” variant introduced / Weight reductions of up to 60%	11.03.2016
CLARIANT Liquid additive masterbatch reduces yellowing in recycled PET bottles / Approval for food contact applications received from FDA	29.02.2016
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS Medical-grade PESU introduced / Transparency and stiffness at high temperatures	24.02.2016
CELANESE New "Hostaform" POM medical polymer introduced at “Pharmapack”	22.02.2016
LYONDELLBASELL Two PP grades launched for healthcare applications	15.02.2016
BOREALIS Introducing new “Fibremod” carbon fibre-reinforced PP compounds	09.02.2016
ARKEMA Introducing “Orevac 18362” for food packaging applications / Excellent clarity and high adhesion	29.01.2016
EMS-GRIVORY Highly thermally-stable "Grillon" PA for automotive applications	26.01.2016
METABOLIX Launching new range of amorphous PHA / US pilot plant in operation / Awaiting FDA clearance in food contact applications	25.01.2016
EASTMAN CHEMICAL Collaboration with Dutch filament producer / New copolyester range provides improved 3D printing quality	21.01.2016
BASF New effect pigments add colour to ”Firemist” range / Applications include packaging	19.01.2016
UK COMPOSITES PROJECT Development of flax-based composites for sporting and auto applications	18.01.2016

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